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Oliver Stone Film Screening, 6:30 pm June 22; Members & Guests Only
Oliver Stone’s documentary, “South of the Border” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, in the Holeman Lounge. Attendance is limited to members and their guests. The movie examines Latin American political leaders. Stone and his crew filmed South American leaders, including Venezuela's Hugo Chavez and Argentina's Cristina Kirchner, for the film highlighting leftward-shifting politics among Latin American leaders. The screening precedes Stone’s appearance at the Club on Wednesday, June 23, at a Speakers Committee Press conference. There is no admission charge. To register, email…
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Join Luke Russert at July 17 5K, Stay to Win Boffo Door Prizes
Register and join top journalists like NBC's Luke Russert at the Beat the Deadline 5K on Saturday, July 17. It's the nation's premier race by journalists and for journalists and their sources. You can register online at www.press.org/5K The race starts at 8 a.m., but come early to warm up with race marshal Tony Horton, creator of P90X Extreme Home Fitness. Top finishers will win cash awards, but all competitors are eligible for door prizes including: Signed set of Tony Horton's P90X Extreme Fitness DVDs Dinner for two at the Caucus Room restaurant Autographed copy of Denise…
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Freelancers Should Spend Money to Make Money, Adviser Recommends
Financial adviser Linda Stern advised freelance journalists to spend money to make money at a June 15 program at the Club. "Invest in yourself," Stern said and recommended buying technology, business cards and other equipment that make one more effective and appear appropriately professional. She also advised freelancers to choose assignments that will help them get them where they want to be in five years and to use a reporter’s aggressive skills in billing. Stern described some of the particular financial considerations for freelancers, including itemizing tax-deductible expenses, buying…
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This Week in National Press Club History
June 18, 1973: Harry Belafonte, movie, television and recording star, speaks at the Press Club for the first time, about the arts. This Week in National Press Club History is brought to you by the History & Heritage Committee, which preserves and revitalizes the Club’s history through displays, panel discussions, lectures and the oral history project.
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Take the 5K P90X Team Challenge July 17
Help support our Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library by taking Tony Horton’s P90X Team Challenge for the Club’s annual “Beat the Deadline 5K” Saturday, July 17. The first 10 people to pre-register online and make a $100 donation to EFNJL will compete as part of Tony Horton’s P90X / Beachbody team. After the race, the select 10 runners (or walkers) will meet with the celebrity fitness trainer for team photos and receive a special gift bag. Only 10 spots are available for this offer, so register early for Tony’s P90X Team challenge at www.press.org/5k . Also, don’t forget to reserve…
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Live Jazz in Truman Lounge, 7 pm June 16
The Aaron Myers Trio featuring Aaron Myers on piano and vocals and Adam Neely on upright bass will play jazz standards from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, in the Truman Lounge. There is no admission charge.
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"Carmen Jones" at Dinner & Movie, 7 pm June 17
"Carmen Jones" will be shown at the June Dinner & Movie at 7 p.m. Thursday, June, 17, in the McClendon Room. "Carmen Jones" is an adaptation of Bizet's legendary opera, Carmen. It tells the story of a young, free spirited woman called Carmen Jones whose great beauty is the object of many men's desires. However, Carmen sets her sights on young army officer, Joe, who is engaged to his sweetheart, Cindy Lou. Joe quickly succumbs to Carmen's charms, forsaking his Cindy Lou, thus beginning the tragic love story There is no admission charge. Attendees can order dinner from the Reliable Source…
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Tips for 5K Race: Build Up Intensity
If you haven't signed up for the July 17 Beat the Deadline 5K, register online now at www.press.org/5K . Check out the new 5K announcement with race marshal Tony Horton of P90X, released this week on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iIWjnp6JJc . And now to get you in race mode, here are Tony's Tips for the week! Tony's Tip: Intensity - You're tougher than you think.Courtesy: P90X and Beachbody www.beachbody.com Intensity is the final ingredient that gives you results. For a physiological change to occur, there first needs to be a stimulus. This stimulus comes in the form of an…
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Half-Day Seminar on Capitol Hill Advocacy, 8:30 am June 15
A half-day conference on Capitol Hill advocacy will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, in the Holeman Lounge. The cost is $155 for members and $185 for non-members. Reserve a spot at www.press.org/prsmart Panelists include Brad Fitch, CQ Roll Call; Dave Wenhold, American League of Lobbyists; Michael Schick, Adfero Group; Eric Lundberg, WellPoint; Jennifer Karr, American Medical Association; Eric Jones, office of Sen. Tom Harkin; Neil Murro, National Journal; and Jeff Mascott, Adfero Group. They will discuss: Effective ways to reach members of Congress and their staffs How offices…
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Registration Open for 3-Session Video Storytelling Seminar, June 24-26
A three-part series June 24-26 for reporters or Web producers will focus on adding a video component to stories. Costs vary and must be paid in advance; see details below. The sessions will offer practical tips for producing video, whether you're using a Flip camera, an iPhone or more sophisticated video equipment. The primary instructor is media trainer/coach Mary Coffman, associate professor of broadcast and video storytelling at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. She will evaluate different kinds of video storytelling, including ways to tell stories without narration,…
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